Families, friends, and dignitaries from across Nigeria gathered in Ikorodu, Lagos, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, to honour the Dean of Management Sciences, University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Abdul AbdulHameed Sulaimon, as two of his children, Al-Ameen Adeyinka and DhikruLlah Adewale, tied the nuptials knot with their gorgeous soulmates, Sakinah Adeyoola and Safiyyah Temilola.
The colourful wedding, which featured both the Aqdu (fixing the marriage contract) and Walimatun Nikaah (wedding feast), took place at the Ikorodu Ultra Modern Town Hall in an atmosphere filled with joy, prayers, and goodwill.
While Safiyyah is the beautiful daughter of Engr AbdulLateef Shobowale, Sakinah Adeyoola, the immediate past Amirah of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN) UNILAG chapter, is the daughter of one of the scions of journalism in Nigerian, Alhaji Tajudeen AbdusSalaam, popularly known as Elder Yinka Salaam – a veteran broadcaster and an Assistant Director with the Voice of Nigeria (VON). Elder Yinka is also a Senior Editor with Muslim News Nigeria.
Our correspondent was equally on hand to cover the occasion and bless the union.
The event was also historic for the Vanguards Academy Old Students Association (VAOSA), where the couples completed their secondary education.
The first couple, Sakinah from the G80 set and Al-Ameen from the G62 set, are both graduates of UNILAG, while the second couple, Safiyyah from the G92 set and DhikruLlah from the G76 set, graduated from Lagos State University (LASU) and UNILAG respectively.
With these marriages, the faith-based school recorded its 25th and 26th “VAOSA Combo” unions, bringing the total to 52 couples since the first union between Abdullah Bakare and Halimah Elesin in 2019, fulfilling the wishes of the School’s founding fathers.
Sheikh Shafi’i admonishes husbands on caring for wives
The solemnisation was conducted by the Grand Mufti, Conference of Islamic Organizations, CIO, Sheikh Dhikrullah Shafi’i, who admonished the newly wedded husbands to take good care of their wives. He added that it’s the responsibility of the husband to provide for the family.
The reverred scholar noted the importance of a waliyy (guardian of the bride), represented on this occasion by Engr. Abdullateef Shobowale and Alhaji Tajudeen AbdusSalaam. He affirmed the payment of the mahr (dowry) with four witnesses who testified to the weddings.
According to him, without the waliyy and witnesses, a Nikaah cannot be solemnised. Sheikh Shafi’i said the tying of the knot grants the husband and wife lawful enjoyment of each other and grant them the right to inherit each other, just as it places the responsibility of providing sustenance on the husband.
Nikaah as a permanent contract between couples: Ustadh Salman
The event featured a special lecture delivered by a renowned Muslim scholar and Deputy Registrar, Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH), Sheikh Saheed Salman, who laid emphasis on the significance of the Nikaah and the need to follow the principles in accordance with the Qur’an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Sheikh Salman described the Nikaah as a permanent contract that makes it lawful for a husband and wife to enjoy one another. He noted that it defines the responsibilities of the husband in marriage while also helping both partners to understand their rights.
Quoting Suratul Nisa, he said: “Allah commanded men to get married, making the best choice for oneself among women. The Prophet (SAW) also said the capable men among you should get married, as marriage helps lower the gaze and protect one’s chastity. Those unable to marry were encouraged to fast.”
He also advised Muslims to avoid unlawful practices during Nikaah and other legitimate ceremonies, urging them to celebrate within their means, and prioritise family-related invitations where multiple ceremonies clash.
Ustadh Salmon stressed the importance of familiarisation between the families of the bride and the groom as part of the marriage process, while concluding with prayers for the couples and the community.
Don warns couples against anger and harsh words
Delivering a goodwill message, Professor Tajudeen Yusuf reminded the couples that marriage completes half of their religion and would test their patience and generosity.
The Professor, while referencing Suratul Nisai verse 34, noted that both men and women would be rewarded for what they spent on their families. He therefore urged the husbands to provide for their homes, even as they could allow their wives to contribute if they so wish, warning against anger and harsh words.
Prof. Yusuf, a UNILAG lecturer who is also the President of the Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (IIFP), said, “When wives ask questions or make requests, Allah rewards husbands who respond with patience.”
Embrace patience and harmony, Former Amir MSSN tasks couple
In a goodwill message, former Amir MSSN Lagos, Alhaji Qaasim Badrudeen, charged the couples to embrace patience and harmony.
Heshared a memorable acronym, STEPP TEA, encouraging the couples to always sleep together, talk and resolve issues quickly, eat from the same plate, pray together, play together, tolerate one another, endure trials, and appreciate each other while avoiding undue comparisons. He concluded his message with prayers for the success of both marriages.
The ceremony featured the presentation of marriage certificates by the Naibul Amir of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, who rejoiced with the couples and their families for the blissful solemnisation.
In their closing remarks, the elated grooms, Al-Ameen and DhikruLlah, expressed heartfelt appreciation to their wives, their families, and all well-wishers who graced the occasion.
The beautiful Nikaah ceremony ended in celebration, marking not just a moment of double joy for Professor Sulaiman and the two other families that became one, but also a milestone in the legacy of VAOSA.
OTHER BEAUTIFUL FACES AT THE NIKAAH, AS CAPTURED BY ABDURRAHMAN OLUWALOGBON
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